Feathered Friend

Lines 1 through 4 suggest that the speaker wishes —

• he could be at the bottom of the tree

• he could feel as free as the owl

• the owl was his friend

• he could see like the owl

Read line 5 from the poem.

Like a spy in the shadows

What does this imagery suggest about the owl? Select TWO correct answers.

• The owl is hard to see.

• The owl is dangerous.

• The owl does not want to be seen.

• The owl is afraid of the speaker.

• The owl likes the shadows.

Which sentence best describes the stanzas of the poem?

• Each stanza repeats important things.

• Each stanza describes something new.

• Each stanza creates an image for the reader.

• Each stanza contains lines that rhyme.

How does the speaker most likely feel about owls?

• He wants one for a pet.

• He thinks they are good hunters.

• He enjoys watching them fly.

• He believes they would make good friends.

Which line from the poem supports how the speaker most likely feels about owls?

• A fine feathered torpedo (line 23)

• Predator will play (line 18)

• The hunt is on at moonlight (paragraph 13)

• A master hunter working (line 19)

The prefix un- helps the reader understand that unannounced in line 21 means —

• not known

• not seen

• not loud

• very quiet

Which line from the poem suggests that owls are dangerous?

• Line 22

• Line 5

• Line 16

• Line 17

What do lines 21-24 help the reader picture?

• The owl is fast.

• The owl is invisible.

• The owl is being chased.

• The field is very quiet.

Read the question carefully. Then enter your answer in the box provided.

Why is the first stanza in the poem important? Support your answer with evidence from the poem.